Lynott Tours Inc| Scots Irish, Northern Ireland Coach Tour - 15
day tour of Scotland, Northern Ireland by ferry and Tour of
Ireland Scots Irish and More Tour the glorious scenery of the Scottish Highlands, visit the main cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh before taking a ferry to Northern Ireland View Map  Scottish Cabaret & Dinner in Edinburgh, Brazen Head Pub Dinner & Traditional Music, Edinburgh & Blair Castles, Loch Ness Panoramic Cruise, Blair Athol Whisky Distillery, Derry's Medieval Walls, Ulster American Folk Park, Westport & Achill Island Tour, Strokestown House & Famine Museum Are you Scottish & Irish? |
| A few departures on this tour have a senior discount available. Please ask for details. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Scots Northern Irish & More Coach Tour Itinerary  Day
1: Edinburgh & “Britannia” Your trip starts in Edinburgh
Airport with a group transfer to your hotel, departing at 8:00 am, 10:00 am or
12:00 noon. At 2:00 pm tour the Royal Yacht “Britannia”, former
floating home of The Queen. Learn about famous guests and international state
visits made by the Royal Family. Enjoy a welcome drink at your hotel and dine
at the Heights Restaurant with views of Edinburgh Castle. (D)  Day 2: Edinburgh Castle & City
Tour Explore Edinburgh to see the elegant mansions of the Georgian
200-year-old “New Town” and the medieval townhouses along the Royal
Mile. Learn about many prominent Scottish inventors, doctors and writers.
Finish your tour at Edinburgh Castle to see historic buildings and enjoy
splendid views of Edinburgh. The balance of the day is free for independent
exploring, shopping and dining. On August 5 to 19 departures enjoy the Military
Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. (B)  Day 3: Sheepdog Trials
& Culloden Drive into the Highlands to visit Leault Farm where dogs
herd sheep and ducks through various obstacles. Tour Culloden Moor Visitor
Centre to walk around the battlefield where, on 16th April 1746, British
Government forces defeated the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie and ended hopes of
restoring the Jacobite Stuarts to the British throne. After dinner enjoy a
ceilidh, traditional Scottish music, in your hotel. (B, D)  Day 4: Isle of Skye & Clan Donald Centre
Drive through wild Highland scenery to cross the bridge to the Isle of Skye,
pausing for photos at the picturesque Eilean Donan Castle. Drive through part
of the island and visit the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle to discover
the history of the powerful Lords of the Isles. Return to the mainland by ferry
and take the “Road to the Isles” through some of Scotland's loveliest
scenery, stopping for photos at the Glenfinnan Monument. (B, D) Day 5: Rabbie Burns & Belfast This morning visit the Burns National Heritage Park to see famous landmarks from Burns' poetry such as Brig o' Doon, the Auld Kirk, as well as the cottage where Rabbie Burns was born. Travel along the coastline to Cairnryan for a short ferry ride to Larne. Drive to your hotel in Belfast and enjoy free time to relax or head out to see some of this vibrant city before dinner. (B, D) Day 6: Belfast Tour & Mount Stewart A local guide will show you Belfast's Victorian buildings, the imposing City Hall in Donegall Square and the Shankill and Falls Road areas. Also visit the Titanic Quarter to see the Harland and Wolff Shipyards, where the famous liner was built in 1912. In the afternoon tour Mount Stewart House and Gardens to see antiques and world-famous paintings. Hear stories about the many prominent political visitors. The extensive gardens were planted in the 1920's by Edith, Lady Londonderry, and have been nominated a World Heritage Site. (B, D)  Day 7: Giant's Causeway & Derry's
Walls Drive along the scenic route of the “Nine Glens of Antrim,”
for views of mountains, valleys and coastline. Stop at the Giant's Causeway,
enormous hexagonal columns formed by volcanic activity 60 million years ago
which have spawned legends about the mythical giant, Finn McCool. In Derry join
a local guide for a short walking tour around the defensive walls of the
compact city before driving to Letterkenny. (B, D) Day 8: Glenveagh Castle & Donegal
Travel to Glenveagh National Park where Captain Adair evicted 225 tenants to
build Glenveagh Castle in 1870. Learn about the history of the mansion, owners
and guests as you tour the rooms and walk around the extensive gardens. Then
experience the natural beauty of the Grand Atlantic Drive, which winds through
Downings and Rosapenna. Return to Letterkenny in time for dinner. (B, D)  Day 9: Belleek China & Kilronan
Castle Stay Drive through the Blue Stack Mountains for a look around
Donegal town. Visit the Belleek Pottery Factory to see how the craftspeople
shape and decorate clay, creating the world-famous fine china. Pause at
Drumcliffe Churchyard to view the grave of W. B. Yeats, the Nobel prize-winning
poet. A short drive will take you to Kilronan Castle Hotel for leisure time to
relax and enjoy the lovely setting. (B, D) Day 10: Strokestown House & Cliffs of Moher Visit Strokestown Park House to see the 18th century mansion with its original furnishings; the four-acre walled garden and the Famine Museum, which explains the 1840's Irish Famine. Pass Galway on the way to the Cliffs of Moher, a dramatic wall of rock that plunges to the Atlantic Ocean. Head to 15th century Bunratty Castle for a fun medieval-style banquet with entertainment by the lords and ladies of the castle. (B, D)  Day 11: Dingle Peninsula & Killarney Today
discover the glorious Dingle Peninsula, made famous by two movies, “Ryan's
Daughter” and “Far & Away.” Drive to Slea Head at the
westernmost tip and tour the Blasket Experience to learn about the Blasket
Islands. Travel up to the Conor Pass for sweeping views and then head to
Killarney, famous for its glorious setting near Ireland's highest mountains.
(B, D) Day 12: Killarney & Jaunting Car Ride Take a traditional horse-drawn jaunting car ride to Ross Castle for views of Lough Leane, Killarney's largest lake. Drive to the delightful town of Kenmare where brightly-painted buildings are enhanced with flowers. Enjoy spectacular mountain scenery at Moll's Gap and travel part of the Ring of Kerry, pausing at Ladies' View. Return to Killarney to relax or go shopping before dinner. (B, D)  Day 13: Blarney Castle & Burlington Cabaret
Drive through County Cork to climb Blarney Castle to kiss the famous stone.
Also shop at the Blarney Woollen Mills for quality Irish-made products. Pause
for photos at the stately Rock of Cashel as you drive north to Dublin. In the
evening enjoy the Burlington Cabaret right in your hotel, a great dinner of
Irish specialties and a lively show with popular Irish songs and intricate
step-dancing. (B, D) Day 14: Depart for Home Group transfers are provided to Dublin Airport to arrive at 6:00 am, 9:00 am or 12:00 noon. (B)
 What's Included
Cancellation Penalties: Airfare up to 100%; Land: : Penalties per person apply: 70 days or longer: Forfeiture of deposit 69 - 46 days: 35% per person 45 - 8 days: 45% per person 7 - 1 days: 60% per person, On day of departure: 100% per person Travel Insurance from $60
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